Dr. Doris E Schumacher's Obituary
Dr. Doris E. Schumacher (née Pickel), 77, passed away on February 12, 2025, in Ft. Myers, Florida.
Born on August 15, 1947, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Doris pursued an impressive academic career. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Gettysburg College before continuing her studies at Johns Hopkins University, where she obtained a Master’s degree. Her passion for science led her to Rutgers University, where she achieved a Ph.D., and later to Seton Hall Law School.
Doris dedicated over three decades of her professional life to Schering-Plough (later Merck), where she served as the Director of Synthetic Chemistry. Her contributions to the field were significant, earning her several patents for her innovative work.
Beyond her professional achievements, Doris had a love for golf and travel, pursuits that brought her joy and adventure throughout her life.
Doris is survived by her sister, Muriel P. Sabo, as well as nieces Ellen M. Scott, Allison R. Sabo, and Roxanne V. Sabo. She was predeceased by her parents, Edmund W. and Alice A. Pickel.
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